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| 2 | 32% | 6 | Leakage of combustion gases into the crankcase | |
| 3 | 26% | 3 | Crankcase fluid | |
Crankcase Crossword Clue
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SUMP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SUMP
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SUMP" which means:
- noun
- • An oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine
- • A well or other hole in which water has collected
- • A covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it verb
- • Of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The mechanic drained the oil from the sump of the car."
- • "After heavy rain, the sump in the basement flooded."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times15 Dec 1983 | Across 50 | |
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